SPARC

It's 2026. Even though the autistic and autism communities have made great progress in building a more inclusive world, the past year has shown that we still have a way to go. The field is changing, as are the players and the support. We must continue to speak up, show up, and climb up.

Inclusion means that we ALL have what we need to THRIVE.

I recently took a trip to visit three of the four Universal Orlando parks, and I'm coming back with some tips and tricks for potential neurodivergent adventurers! I will be posting some reels, stories, and regular posts over the next week exploring Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and of course Epic Universe through this lens.

First Tip: If you can, stay on grounds at a Universal resort. You get amazing bus service between the parks, hotels, and CityWalk, along with early entry to Islands and Epic. The early entry, as I'll explain later, is a game changer to avoid crowds/long wait times.

For day, I spoke with Meichico, a mother of autistic twins, about the impact recent FL Medicaid changes had on her twins' services and how she navigated it. We got pretty passionate during this episode!

Part 1, where I spoke with Christian of Look Up Therapy about how providers handled the changes, is also on the podcast.

SPARC Out is available on all major podcast platforms!

One of the 50 bills President Biden signed before Christmas, extending the CARES Act through FY 2029.

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